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In this Oct. 22, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits a home run during the second inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros in Houston. Zimmerman is offering his thoughts as told to AP in a diary of sorts while waiting for the 2020 season to begin. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Ryan Zimmerman re-signing with Nationals on one-year deal

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

With Josh Bell, Nationals envision a ‘bounce-back candidate’ at first base

In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo talks with members of the media during the team's &quot;Winterfest&quot; baseball fan festival in Washington. The Nationals and Rizzo finalized a multiyear contract extension Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. The 59-year-old Rizzo, who also holds the title of president of baseball operations, built the team that won the 2019 World Series championship. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz, File) **FILE**

Nationals set minor league affiliate lineup

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Nationals unwilling to give up top pitching prospects for Kris Bryant

In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez reacts while walking back to the dugout after pulling starting pitcher pitcher Ben Braymer during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Fla. &quot;The first thing you want to do when you see the guys come in after not seeing them for a while, you want to give them a big hug, a fist bump, high-five,&quot; Martinez said Friday, July 3. &quot;Had to stop myself today from almost spitting in my mask because I drank some water. You're just used to it.&quot; (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Report: Nationals agree to contract extension with manager Dave Martinez

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner slides into home to score on a sacrifice fly by Kurt Suzuki during the first inning of the second game of the team's baseball doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Fedde, Nationals beat Marlins in first game of twinbill

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Armed with a new multiyear contract, Rizzo says his top priority is working on a new deal for Martinez. The team has a club option for Martinez for 2021, but Rizzo says he prefers a long-term deal for the manager. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Contract situation settled, Rizzo shifts attention to new deal for Martinez

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo looks on during the seventh inning in the continuation of a suspended baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Nationals, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Baltimore. The first part of the game was suspended on Aug. 9, when the groundskeepers had technical difficulties with the infield tarp in the sixth inning during a rain delay, causing the infield to become too wet and muddy to play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Nationals give multiyear extension to GM Mike Rizzo

Grounds crew tries to untangle the tarp as they attempt to cover the baseball diamond from a heavy downpour delaying the baseball game during the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals’ game against Orioles suspended due to to tarp mishap

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Houston. Max Scherzer, Strasburg and the rest of the Nationals head into the 2020 season hoping to do something no major league club has done in quite some time: win back-to-back World Series. (AP Photo/Mike Ehrmann, Pool, File)

Nationals becoming healthier as Strasburg throws bullpen

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar looks on during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Marlins won 11-6. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) ** FILE **

Marlins’ season paused due to virus spread, Nationals given weekend off

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, July 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals can’t convert in loss to Blue Jays

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick watches his grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 10th inning in Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Nationals to navigate new rules, format in title defense

Jackson Rutledge, a right-handed pitcher from San Jacinto Junior College in Pasadena, Texas, receives a cap after being selected No. 17 by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, Monday, June 3, 2019, in Secaucus, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

A year after Nationals drafted him, Rutledge talks minor leagues on pause, working out in basement

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, left, of Japan, guard Bradley Beal, center, and guard John Wall, right, watch from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Stephen Strasburg’s shutdown sparked outrage. But here’s why John Wall is different

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The Nationals' Anthony Rendon holds his 10-month-old daughter Emma on the field before Sunday's game. (Associated Press)

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